We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. This website uses cookies that provide targeted advertising and which track your use of this website. By clicking ‘continue’ or by continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.ContinueFind out more

Definition of bust-up in English:

bust-up

noun

‘That version of events was questioned by an industry analyst, who said: ‘It sounds like there has been a boardroom bust-up here.’’

‘But bust-ups with his leggy wives tended to overshadow his abilities and father-of-two Moore has lurched from one health scare to another with open-heart heart surgery and strokes.’

‘There were bust-ups all the time, and I never knew where we'd end up next.’

‘There are many entertaining tales of bust-ups and fall-outs in Bob Preedy's book.’

‘As the characters struggle to navigate the tangled web of their assorted affairs and bust-ups, they are routinely forced to spout alarming quantities of American therapy-speak of the kind popularised by shows such as Dr Phil.’

‘Tuesday's skirmish with the tribunal judges was merely the latest of many acrimonious bust-ups.’

‘And the WWF has not been without its problems: several accidents, lawsuits, bust-ups and gaffes all combining to give him some serious headaches in recent years.’

‘Backroom bust-ups were, and still are, regular occurrences but are traditionally kept ‘in-house’ with the public none the wiser and differences quickly sorted out by the combatants.’

‘And police attend meetings of the full council to ensure there are no bust-ups between BNP supporters and opponents.’

‘There have been no major bust-ups but it's become pretty clear to everyone on the crew that neither Paul or Michelle wanted to be around one another too much longer.’

‘Council officials say bust-ups are not good for democracy and the behaviour of some councillors has ‘left a good deal to be desired’.’

‘Leslie, 43, and Chapman have had a string of bust-ups in a stormy marriage.’

‘In recent months, Barton and Davis were alleged to have had a series of furious bust-ups but rumours of unrest in the relationship were never confirmed.’

‘In fact Todd, the son of former Derby manager Colin, has had something of a chequered career after leaving both Bolton and Charlton under a cloud following alleged bust-ups with club colleagues.’

‘She guided Naomi's career and supported her through drug addiction, a number of failed relationships and a string of public bust-ups..’

‘Carr's family also described her turbulent relationship with Huntley, which they claim was characterised by frequent bust-ups.’

‘Now there are wrangles right, left and centre, with videos - filmed without guests' knowledge while they were drunk - causing no end of bust-ups.’

‘That's caused a few bust-ups in the past, especially when the petrol gauge is in the red and we need to find a garage.’

‘Britain in Europe has had its bust-ups with Mr Brown, arguing either he was dragging his feet over entry to the euro or playing to the Euro-sceptic gallery ahead of key EU finance ministers' meetings.’